[nobe-l] Question about teaching

Wed Oct 19 13:58:44 UTC 2016

Hi Valerie,

These are great questions. As far as work with the younger grades. One thing administration really looks for is student work. One way to do this is compile student work, including drawings or papers and hang them on bulletin boards. It's relatively simple to get a teaching assistant or someone to help with these kinds of tasks. There's nothing wrong with asking someone who can see to give any tips on how visually stimulating things are. You want to pay attention not only to how things look, but you want to also avoid clutter.

Also, you should think about the kinds of artwork or furniture you would like in the classroom. Think about how you would like it placed. Something I did when I was working with kindergarten was create a visual chart for the room. I sat down with somebody and decided exactly where things would go. It went along way as far as keeping things organized for  me and for the students.

I hope this helps, 

--
Valeria

> On Oct 19, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Valerie Gibson via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am glad this thread is getting many responses. I am also studying to become on elementary school teacher and would be interested in any methods you all might have.
> 
> I can only speak for myself here, but in regards to specific questions, it’s hard to know what they are when you’re not in the field yet. So I think teachers providing any tips regarding questions that you had when you were going into teaching would be awesome.
> 
> One question I have, and this surely is not the only one, but how do you organize your classroom and make it look visually appealing to students?
> 
> Sorry to piggy back on this thread.
> 
> 
>> On Oct 18, 2016, at 8:49 AM, adrijana prokopenko via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I usually grade papers with the help of others, unless they are typed
>> on a computer or done orally. I only teach English and use braille
>> with some of my students. I have to adapt all materials in different
>> formats, type out everything for each student and then hand it out to
>> them in class.
>> 
>>> On 10/18/16, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nobe-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>> Thank you all so much for the kind and reassuring responses as well as
>>> your willingness to talk with me.
>>> Arthur: I guess if I had to list out some specific questions I have
>>> they would be:
>>> 1. As a teacher, how do you grade papers?
>>> 2. As a primary school teacher, how do you teach math and/or handwriting?
>>> 3. How do you reassure people that you can handle a class of sighted
>>> children--since I'm sure that's a question you all often get?
>>> Again, thank you for your offers to talk with me and I will be
>>> emailing you all shortly.
>>> Best,
>>> Jackie
>>> 
>>>> On 10/18/16, Brian Oglesbee via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hello. My name is Brian and I am totally blind. I teach high school
>>>> social
>>>> studies and I am the head golf coach. Feel free to contact me off list at
>>>> ugaoglesbee at gmail.com.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 17, 2016, at 11:13 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> My name is Ixchel Jackie Larrauri and I'm currently studying at the
>>>>> university of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have some questions
>>>>> regarding being a blind educator. Are there any primary school
>>>>> teachers that I could speak to, or do you know of anyone I could speak
>>>>> to? My dream has always been to be a teacher, but so many people have
>>>>> discouraged me or said that it is impossible. I know of one person I
>>>>> could possibly talk with, but would like to talk with more if
>>>>> possible.
>>>>> Thank you for any help,
>>>>> Jackie
>>>>> 
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